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Limited Devices, Unlimited Possibilities by Nate Ridgway

Limited Devices, Unlimited Possibilities by Nate Ridgway | Moodle and Web 2.0 | Scoop.it
Let’s face it– classroom tech over the last decade has gone B.A.D. — that is, Bring A Device. I think a lot of outside observers, casually peering into their child’s classroom, might assume that classrooms are now filled with technology from floor to ceiling with iPads, Chromebooks, cellphones, Macbooks, and everything in between. Certainly, there’s …

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Schools must get the basics right before splashing out on technology

Schools must get the basics right before splashing out on technology | Moodle and Web 2.0 | Scoop.it

"There's a great deal of debate about what devices schools should be using. But educators should be focusing on how children learn, not what they learn on ..."


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Digital distraction is a problem far beyond the classroom. But professors can still help.  

Digital distraction is a problem far beyond the classroom. But professors can still help.   | Moodle and Web 2.0 | Scoop.it

"Digital distraction is a major source of frustration for professors. They're split, however, on whether to do anything about it. Some believe the onus is on students to change their habits, while others see an overreliance on lecturing as at least part of the problem ..."

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Digital pedagogy: Is there too much technology in the classroom? - Top Hat Blog

Digital pedagogy: Is there too much technology in the classroom? - Top Hat Blog | Moodle and Web 2.0 | Scoop.it

"When I look out at my classroom and it’s a sea of students staring at their phones, I have to ask: have we taken digital pedagogy too far? ...."


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Shelly Reckow VanVoorst's curator insight, October 24, 2015 10:45 PM

I scooped this one because as educators we sometimes feel like we have too much technology in the classrooms.  This article does a good job of working through the concerns and suggesting ways in which teachers can incorporate technology into lessons.  I hope that teachers who are feeling overwhelmed with technology in their classrooms will read this article and be able to breathe a sigh of relief and utilize it in ways that encourage student growth rather than just student use.